BCC grapples with illegal miners at key Khumalo Borrow Pit

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is seeking solutions to tackle illegal gold mining at the Khumalo borrow pit, a key site long used for the city’s road construction projects.

The move aims to balance public safety and environmental protection against the need for affordable service delivery.

According to the latest council minutes, the Acting Director of Works on September 11, 2025 reported that the Khumalo borrow pit has been the primary source of gravel for civil works, supplying material for road construction, water and sewer bedding in the Eastern Suburbs and Central Business District (CBD).

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